Five-year-old allegedly stabbed to death by his father farewelled by hundreds

Hundreds of people have gathered at the funeral of the five-year-old allegedly stabbed to death by his father.

Mourners emerged from an emotional service in Carlingford in Sydney’s north-west, released blue balloons into the sky and blew bubbles.

The child suffered horrific stab wounds at his family home two weeks ago.

A cheeky photo of the five year old greeted mourners as they entered the chapel. Picture: Nine (Supplied)Hundreds of mourners released blue balloons and blew bubbles for the little boy. Picture: Supplied (Nine)

His heartbroken mother collapsed to the ground in tears as she arrived at the chapel for his funeral.

A Buddhist service was held first, with monks saying a prayer in front of the open casket.

Then, in a Catholic service, tribute was paid to the little boy’s life, featuring a 10-minute video and photo montage.

The youngster's tiny white coffin in church beside a big picture of his smiling face. Picture: 9News (9news)Mourners were in floods of tears as a 10 minute video and photo montage was played. Picture: Nin (Nine)

In it, footage of the five-year-old singing Christmas carols, and smiling from ear to ear brought the congregation to tears.